Seattle/ Retail & Industry
Published on February 14, 2020
The 5 best barber shops in SeattleSquire Barber Shop | Photo: David S./Yelp

Looking to try the top barber shops around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barber shops in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for a trim.

The Seattle area tends to see the greatest rise in consumer spending at health and beauty businesses in February, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small business owners build an email marketing strategy. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Seattle-area health and beauty businesses last year rose by 3% in February over the month before.

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1. Windy’s Barber Lounge

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First on the list is Windy’s Barber Lounge. Located at 8331 15th Ave. NW (between 83rd and 85th streets) in Ballard, the barber shop is the highest-rated barber shop in Seattle, boasting five stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp.

2. Squire Barber Shop

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Next up is Pike Market's Squire Barber Shop, situated at 1917 Second Ave. (between Stewart and Virginia streets). With 4.5 stars out of 210 reviews on Yelp, the barber shop has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Apropos Salon & Barber

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First Hill's Apropos Salon & Barber, located at 900 Madison St., Hotel Sorrento (between 9th Ave and Terry Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the hair salon and barber shop five stars out of 62 reviews.

4. Jax Barber

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Over in Belltown, check out Jax Barber, which has earned five stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp. You can find the barber shop at 1007 Stewart St., Suite 102. (between Boren and Terry avenues).

5. Valiant Barber & Supply

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Last but not least, there's Valiant Barber & Supply, a Queen Anne favorite with five stars out of 39 reviews. Stop by 125 Mercer St. (between North Warren and North First avenues) to hit up the next time you need a trim.


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